KYRGYZSITAN, KASHGAR AND HUNZA VALLEY

Option A

Tour operates: June to September
No of days: 17 Tour cost from: 1485 Euro
Tour Route: Bishkek/Issik Kul/Tash Rabat//Kashgar/Tashkurgan/Khunjerab pass/Gulmit Hunza/Karimabad
Transport: Private busses 4x4 Jeeps, domestic economy flights
Tour starting point: Bishkek

Itinerary

Day 01 Bishkek
On arrival at Bishkek airport transfer to the hotel.

Day 02 Issik-kul Lake
Breakfast in the hotel, transfer to the northern shore of Issyk-Kul (260 km – 4-5 hours). On the way, we visit Burana tower, rock carving and the Ethnographical museum. Burana tower is the palace of the ancient town Balasgyn (XI-XII),
Overnight at the hotel or health resort, (B-L-D)

Day 03 Tash-Rabat
Transfer to Tash-Rabat (XII) (370 km, 5-6 hours). Overnight at Yurt, (B-L-D)

Day 04 Kashgar
After breakfast transfer to Torugart, Kyrgyz-Chinese border post (115 km – 3 hours). Meet your Chinese guide and transfer to Kashgar. Overnight in hotel, (B-L-D)

Day 05 Tashkurgan
Drive on the famous Karakorum highway to Tashkurgan. On the way, we stop at the Karakul Lake for a stunning view of Mustaghata Mountain. Overnight at Tashkurgan. (B,L,D)

Day 06 Gulmit
After immigration formalities, we drive via Khunjerab pass (4750m) to Pakistan to the friendly village of Gulmit (B-L-D).

Day 07 Gulmit
Gulmit hike through Ghulkin village and glacier to Borith Lake. On the way, we stop at a local family house for lunch. Drive back to Gulmit (B-L-D).

Day 08 Karimabad
Drive to Karimabad, the capital of Hunza. Visit the ancient Baltit fort, free afternoon to wander around the beautiful village (B-L-D).

Day 09 Karimabad
Early morning jeep ride to Duiker village for sunrise. Later, we drive to Hopper glacier (B-L-D).

Day 10 Karimabad
Full free day to explore Karimabad, (B-L-D)

Day 11 Tashkurgan (China)
We drive to Sost and depart Hunza valley. On arrival at Tashkurgan meet your guide and transfer to your hotel. (B-L-D)

Day 12 Kashgar
Drive back to Kashgar. Free day to explore the town. Overnight at the hotel, (B-L-D)

Day 13 Kashgar Sunday market
Full day sightseeing of Kashgar including visiting the famous Sunday market, Eid Ga mosque, Appak Khoja tomb. (B-L-D)

Day 14 Sary Tash
In the morning you will be transferred to Irkeshtam China-Kyrgyz border where you will meet your local Kyrgyz guide. Transfer to Sary-Tash (110 km – 3 hours). Dinner and overnight in a Home stay. (B-L-D)

Day 15 Osh
Transfer to Osh (180 km – 3 – 4 hours).Sightseeing of Central Square and the old church (Russian Orthodox), overnight in guest house or home stay. (B-L-D)

Day 16 Bishkek
Today we visit Suleiman Mount and Museum at the foot of the mount, famous Osh Bazaar (it open from 10:00 until 16:00) evening flight to Bishkek overnight at hotel. (B-L-D)

Day 17 Onward flight
Transfer to the airport for onward flight. (B)

Guarantee departures: Every Tuesday
Minimum 2 people.

Tour cost

No of Pax.	2-5	6-9	10-18
Price in Euro per person	€ 2590	€1750	€ 1485

TOUR COST INCLUDES
• All domestic transportation and transfers, domestic flights mentioned in the itinerary.
• Twin sharing accommodation at hotel plus with en-suite private facilities
• Meals full board
• All the sightseeing tours as described in the itinerary and entrance fees
• English-speaking guides

TOUR COST EXCLUDES
• Visa Fees.
• Expenses in hotels such as laundry, telephone and room service, etc.
• Optional activities
• Meals not mention above
• Personal expanses
• Single supplements
• Tips for guides and drivers